MISSION

Advocating for equal opportunity, justice, and access in the City of Riverside to services and opportunities. Fostering mutual understanding and respect between people; encouraging education and outreach; developing and promoting programs, which work to eliminate prejudice and discrimination.

The Human Relations Commission meets the 3rd Thursday of every month at various locations throughout the city. Meeting times are at 6:00 p.m.

Objectives

1. Equal justice and access before the law.
2. Equal socio-economic and political opportunity.
3. A caring, trusting, and non-biased community with individual dignity and integrity for all.
4. Protection of the dignity and integrity of every individual.
5. Responsible citizenship.
6. Effective consideration of complaints and redress of grievances.
7. Equitable opportunities in health, housing, education and employment.
8. Education of all in the community relating to basic human rights and responsibilities.
9. Protection for all in the City of Riverside from the discrimination and injustice caused by discrimination based of race, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, and national origin.